World leaders have reacted swiftly to Donald Trump declaring victory in the United States presidential election.
From Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to India’s prime minister Narendra Modi, many leaders offered Trump their congratulations, with Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netayahu calling his self-declared win “history’s greatest comeback”.
Many of the comments came ahead of the Associated Press (AP) projecting a winner, and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is yet to concede.
Most of the races have been called but votes continue to be counted. At the time of writing, a projected Trump victory was yet to be declared by the AP.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote that “Australians and Americans are great friends and true allies”.
“Working together, we can ensure the partnership between our nations and peoples remains strong into the future.”
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Trump on his “impressive election victory”, saying he looked forward to “discussing ways to strengthen Ukraine’s strategic partnership with the US”.
“I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer,” Zelenskyy said on X.
“We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump’s decisive leadership. We rely on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States.”
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India’s PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi sent “heartfelt congratulations” to his “friend Donald Trump on [his] historic election victory”.
“As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership,” he said.
“Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, saying he would seek to “work together” to bolster the economies and security of both nations.
“The friendship between Canada and the U.S. is the envy of the world,” Trudeau posted X alongside a photo of the two during Trump’s previous term as president.
“I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations.”
Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu
In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was “history’s greatest comeback” and national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir tweeted: “Yesssss, God bless Trump”.
Netanyahu went on to say: “Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory! In true friendship.”
said that Donald Trump would be “a lot more pro-Israeli” than Harris.
Ian Parmeter, a research scholar at the Australian National University’s Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, said “Trump is likely to give a much freer rein to Netanyahu to do what he needs to win the war”.
Another — Emma Shortis, a senior researcher in international and security affairs at public policy think-tank The Australia Institute — said it was difficult to say “with certainty” what Trump’s stance on the Middle East would be, noting his policy positions “often depend on who he spoke to last”.
Britain’s PM Keir Starmer
British Prime Minister Starmer congratulated Trump on his “historic election victory”.
“I look forward to working with you in the years ahead,” he said.
“As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.”
France’s President Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said: “Congratulations, President Donald Trump. Ready to work together as we did for four years—with your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”
Brazilian President Luiz Inacia Lula Da Silva
Brazilian President Luiz Inacia Lula Da Silva extended his “congratulations to President Donald Trump on his electoral victory and return to the presidency of the United States”.
“Democracy is the voice of the people and it must always be respected. The world needs dialogue and joint work to have more peace, development and prosperity. I wish the new government luck and success.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, “warmly” congratulated Trump.
“The EU [European Union] and the US are more than just allies. We are bound by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million citizens.
“So let’s work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that keeps delivering for them.”
NATO chief Mark Rutte
Rutte congratulated Donald Trump and emphasised that members were increasing their military spending, a response to a persistent Trump criticism of the Western alliance.
“I just congratulated Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States. His leadership will again be key to keeping our Alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through NATO,” Rutte said in a post on social media platform X.
